2001 GMC Jimmy Review
Price Estimate: $1,317 - $2,137





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Wide model range, plenty of available features, sleek styling.
Cons
- No V8 available, some low-buck interior bits, revamp due in 2002
What’s new
The Vortec 4300 V6 enjoys another round of improvements, plus the Jimmy adds programmable door locks and a new cargo management system to its long list of features for 2001. A floor-shift option is now available on two-door models with automatic transmission, and the four-wheel-drive SLE version touts restyled alloy wheels. The tarted-up Envoy has been dropped but the glitzy Diamond Edition, introduced last year to mark the 30th anniversary of the Jimmy nameplate, is back -- packing more pizzazz.
Edmunds says
As if the Jimmy didn't seem outdated enough next to the competition, now even its replacement can stare across the showroom and laugh.
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5 listings
- 83,099 miles
- 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
- 4 Seats, 13 City / 16 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Snethkamp Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Gaylord (280 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Power Liftgate/Trunk
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 5000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Gaylord, MI
4WD, 15 x 7 Custom Aluminum Wheels, 3.42 Axle Ratio, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio, Bumpers: body-color...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/16 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GKCT18WX1K186028
Stock: 25120A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-29-2025- Photos not available
- 170,002 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 15 City / 20 Hwy MPG
- DNM Autos (371 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 5000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Youngstown, OH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GKCS13W212171596
Stock: 171596
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-05-2025
Vehicle overview
GMC's long-lived Jimmy has built a following on versatility and content, and 2001 is no exception. Jimmy is available in two bodystyles (as a two- or four-door on 100.5- and 107-inch wheelbases, respectively), and in two- or four-wheel drive versions with two different suspensions and either automatic or manual transmissions for each. It also comes in three trim levels (SLS for sporty, SLE for comfort, and SLT for luxury/touring), with a separate Diamond Edition luxo-model for those who prefer maximum snob appeal. While it's positioned as the "professional grade" compact SUV over its sister Chevy Blazer and Olds Bravada, there's really not a whole lot to set these three apart.
Like its stablemates, Jimmy received a minor facelift for 1998. The result was a clean-looking four-door and a rakish, four-seat two-door with a distinctive C-pillar. Jimmys can be had with either solid color or two-tone paint treatment, and the upscale Diamond Edition adds a slew of aftermarket-style add-ons, such as a prominent grille guard with integrated fog lamps, aluminum side-step tubes, bodyside cladding and special badging. Inside, the Diamond Edition earns its moniker with diamond-quilted perforated leather. You can choose rear-drive, or one of two different four-wheel-drive systems: InstaTrac engages 2Hi, 4Hi and 4Lo ranges on the fly at the touch of a button, while the AutoTrac automatic, on-demand two-speed transfer case makes four-wheel traction a no-brainer.
If the idea of a high-profile compact SUV goes beyond your needs, the regular Jimmy can be tailored to suit any driving requirement. The only difficulty is deciding what to include. The SLS trim level is standard on two-door Jimmys and SLE trim is the norm for four-doors. If you need all the bells and whistles, opt for SLT equipment or simply pop for the Diamond Edition. Euro- or Luxury-Ride suspensions are offered in 2WD two- or four-door versions, while 4WD two-doors add the choice of beefy off-road underpinnings.
Jimmy features strong acceleration from its 190-horse, Vortec 4.3-liter V6 (packing 250 foot-pounds of torque) and smooth-shifting electronically controlled four-speed 4L60-E automatic. A "tow/haul" mode button helps optimize shifts when pulling a load, and four-wheel antilock brakes with four-wheel discs is standard. Inside, there's plenty of elbow room, and headroom is immense. There's a place for three passengers in back of the four-door model, but restrict it to two unless you enjoy hearing comfort complaints.
Overall, Jimmy is easy to handle and fun to drive, and uplevel versions can be downright luxurious. There's also a huge options list to help you customize your Jimmy to suit your tastes. Just be careful not to overdo it, because the price tag can zip skyward in a hurry.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois
$260/mo for Jimmy SLS
Jimmy SLS
vs
$179/mo
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good vehicle
3.88 out of 5 starscollegekid20, 09/15/2011
2001 GMC Jimmy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
my jimmys a 2001 that i received as my first vehicle a couple of years ago i put around 20,000 miles on it myself and its still below 100,000 miles and it runs amazing the only major problems ive had so far is my brake calipers seized up which is my fault for letting it sit too long, my spedometer doesnt work quite correctly and my fuel sensor is a little dirty but other then that i beat … the crap out of it especially in winter and it still runs amazing, but if you dont keep up with it maintence wise then yea youll have problems, but thats with all vehicles
good vehicle
4 out of 5 starsdave, 04/28/2010
2001 GMC Jimmy Diamond Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Very funny to read comments from those suckers who have been getting ripped off from shady mechanics and blaming GM. 3 waterpumps and you blame GM ? They were garbage aftermarket parts. And ball joints ... get good ones that can be greased and have oil change people lube them -its called maintenence.Your mechanic uses garbage parts and charges you top $ and it's GM's fault ??.. get a … clue. Yes you have 125,000 miles and need to get repairs - big surprise. Quit getting ripped off, spend the time to find an honest mechanic -many of you sure don't know one. This is a decent , fun 4 wheel dr that goes great through snow. Love mine.
Good Vehicle
4.75 out of 5 starsPat S., 11/10/2010
2001 GMC Jimmy SLS 2WD 2dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
I bought my 2001 GMC Jimmy SLS used in 2004. It was a dealer buy-back because of electrical problems. I have 118,000 miles on it with no serious mechanical repairs. Yes, it has needed brakes, but that's normal. Had a serious vibration problem which was found to be missing washers in the hood hinges. A cheap repair and it's quiet. I like this vehicle a lot. My only regret is that … it isn't 4 wheel drive.
Money Pit
3.25 out of 5 starsramdaddi, 03/15/2013
2001 GMC Jimmy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Yes, very reliable OVER SIZED STATION WAGON.
Awesome in the snow with the original Good Year Wrangler tires but a very expensive vehicle to maintain.
Sealed front wheel bearings and brakes always seem to fail and are costly repairs.
I've had mine for 10 plus years and I just put $2,000 into the breaks, bearings and idler arms or some crap like that and honestly, I'm glad I did.
This … "truck" is a great work horse, 144k miles, and I love to beat the hell out of it off roading at the farm.
Maintain it and the mechanic said I can go another 100k miles easy.
beats a car payment and insurance on a new vehicle!
2001 Jimmy Highlights
SLS
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $19,270 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $260/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover1 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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